India is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and colourful parrot species in the world, with 12 different types of parrots found across the subcontinent. While the most familiar green ones are often spotted painting the skies in groups during the mornings and evenings.
Yet, there are several other stunning Indian parrot species that are uncommon and hardly known to us. These unique creatures are not just a sight to behold, but also incredibly intelligent, social creatures that can copy human speech.
Here are some of the most stunning Indian parrot species found in the wild